cudgel one's brain
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1
cudgel one's brain in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Cudgel one’s brainAnswer & explanation
Answer: A) To think hard
Answer: To think hard
Explanation:
• Cudgel one’s brain means to use great mental effort to solve a problem (गंभीरता से सोचना).
• The idiom evokes “beating” (cudgel) one’s brain figuratively to force out ideas.
• It does not imply overthinking or avoidance—rather, focused, intense thought.
cudgel one's brain – questions
Has cudgel one's brain been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – cudgel one's brain has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1.